format mismatch

[ˈfɔːrmæt ˈmɪsmætʃ]
nounpl: format mismatches
incompatibilidade de formato
1. A technical error occurring when data, files, or systems use incompatible or conflicting formats that prevent proper reading, processing, or communication
The software encountered a format mismatch when trying to open the document created in an older version.
O software encontrou uma incompatibilidade de formato ao tentar abrir o documento criado em uma versão anterior.
2. A discrepancy between the expected format and the actual format of input or output data in computing
A format mismatch error occurred because the CSV file was saved in UTF-16 instead of UTF-8.
Um erro de incompatibilidade de formato ocorreu porque o arquivo CSV foi salvo em UTF-16 em vez de UTF-8.
This is a technical term predominantly used in IT and software development contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is rarely used in casual conversation and is specific to digital technology discussions. In Brazil, professionals in the tech industry use 'incompatibilidade de formato' as standard terminology when communicating with colleagues and in documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incompatibilityformat errorencoding mismatchfile format incompatibility
Antonyms / Antônimos
format compatibilityformat agreementformat alignment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incompatibilidade de formato
Most common and widely understood term in Brazilian Portuguese technical contexts
São Paulo
incompatibilidade de formato
Standard technical terminology used in IT industry
Rio de Janeiro
incompatibilidade de formato
Same usage as in other Brazilian regions
Portugal
incompatibilidade de formato
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes also 'discordância de formato'

Related Words

data formatfile extensionencodingcompatibilityerror messageconversion

Related Idioms & Phrases

format mismatch error
resolve a format mismatch
encounter format incompatibility
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